Bush Camping

Numerous approved bush camping sites exist throughout the Yorke Peninsula and are situated at some of the most beautiful scenic coastal areas, which are accessible by conventional vehicles. Permits are required for all locations, purchase a permit here

Toilet facilities

The Gap (No. 1), Port Minlacowie (No. 6), Burners Beach (No. 8), Gleesons Landing (No. 11), Daly Head (No. 12) and Parara (No. 19) camping areas, have toilet facilities. All other camping sites have no toilet facilities. Gleesons Landing also has a water pump available for the use of bathing and washing, however is not fit for drinking.

Camp fire information

You are permitted to light open camp fires providing you bring your own wood and have a four (4) metre clearance around the proposed camp fire, prior to lighting. Strictly no fires are to be lit during a total fire ban. Firewood collection in Council reserves is prohibited.

Excluded camping locations

Camping is only permitted in designated camping locations via the camping permit.

For further information, please contact the Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre on 1800 202 445 or visit their website.

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Walk the Yorke

Walkers/cyclists without support vehicles that are hiking the Walk the York Trail may camp outside of town areas alongside the WTY Trail. All campers must abide by the LEAVE NO TRACE ethos. Camping is not allowed in conservation parks – this includes Wills Creek, Point Davenport and Levens Beach. Fees will apply if you camp in any privately owned camp ground.

There is camping available in Innes National Park. Although an entry permit is not required for walkers into the park, camp sites must be booked prior to setting up camp. Booking for Innes National Park camp sites is available here.